Shingle.



R. B. MARSCHKE.

SHINGLB.

APPLIUATION FILED JAMA. 1913.

Patented Dec. 1, 1914.

WTNESSES SES REINHOLD B. MARSCHKE, OF MISSOULA, MONTANA.

SHINGLE.

Application led January 4, 1913.

10 all whom Iit may concern Be it known that I, REINHOLD B. Mausciuin, citizen of the United States, residing at Missoula, in the county of Missoula and State of Montana, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Shingles, of which the following is a specification, reference being had therein to the accompanying drawing.

This invention relates to roofing and has special reference to a roof of a shingle type which may be laid in layers each portion of a row being `integrally connected.

Another object of this invention is the production of a roofing of the shingle type which is provided with ine-ans carried by the shingles whereby the same may be readily adjusted without the use of a measuring instrument.

lVith these and other objects in view this invention consists in general of certain novel combinations, constructions, and arrangement of parts as will be hereinafter fully described and illustrated in the accompanying drawing and specifically claimed.

In the accompanying drawing: Figure l is a top plan view oi" the roofing showing one form of shingle. Fig. 2 is a top plan view of the rooting illustrating a shingle of a dilferent shape. Fig. 3 is a perspective view of a single shingle. Fig. Ll is a perspective view of a modified form of shingle. Fig. 5 is an edge view ot' one of the shingles. Fig. t3 is an edge view of a number oi shingles illustrating how the same are laid.

Referring to the accompanying drawing by numerals it will be seen that 'the shingles consist oi' bodies l which are connected together by means of integrally 'termed lugs 2 and S. Positioned in alinerncnt with the lugs 3 are a plurality et apertures i through which the attaching means are adapted to pass. lnzfcated adjacent the lugs l are a plu rality ot' channel pulsions 5 which extend transversely el tlc 1-.fi'igle and are posi-- tioned upon earl .do thereof. ht the outer end oi the shingle there are provided a plu` rality ol" .spurs (l which are adaittal to lit withinA one ol" the f zl'unuacl portions 'lhcsc lformed upon each side olf the shin- .me as the channel The .L les are formed in is ci considerable length and ar" to i f a nuur her ot te oit pz, com-- c eine n t 'l 'he irnbeddu.

y the il t' Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Dec. 1, 191 el.

Serial No. 740,217.

forming the channels and spurs upon each side of the shingle a row may be laid without attention to which side is being placed down. By use of these channels 5 and the spurs o it will be possible to place the spurs within one of the channels 5 for holding the row evenly while the same is being attached and it will also form a means for placing the row in this even position without the aid of a measuring instrument.

It will, of course, be seen that these shin gles may be formed separately as indicated in Figs. 3 and 4 in which case the shingles are provided with the usual body 7 and spacing lugs S formed thereon. By use ot' these spacing lugs it would be possible to place each shingle evenly in position without the aid of a measuring instrument since the lugs formed upon each shingle are evenly spaced. These shingles are also pro vided with the channels 5 and lugs 6 whereb v they will form a secondary means for placing the shingle evenly upon a support, and the shingles are also formed of a similar composition above described.

Since the lugs 8 connect a row of shingles or else abut against each other, it would be impossible for the weather to beat up under the shingles and rot the same, or in the course of a short time cause the same to become worn and allow the moisture to enter the house.

It will be noted that this shingle may be formed oi any suitable material such as slate or wood without departing from the spirit of the invention, since the mechanical construction of the device is not departed from. The shingle maybe `formed o'l wood and may receive the seemingA means without danger olt the shingle being split by the nails or screws 'forming the securing means; and furthermore since the lower lugs will abut against each other the weather will be prevented trom beating' up under the shin- {.fics. 'lhcf-:o lugs will constitute a means lor shingles ilo. alinrincul aud will the inner rods oi the shingles or layer to be comparativclv f nil-lic lwr rain or access iiuzvever, iii diould be p siuadd venting the shingles from rottening out at the edges; this will increase the life of the shingle and will also allow the roof to remain comparatively dry and will also prevent any seepage of water when the same is wet These 'functions are performed by the lower lugs fitting snugly together and thus eliminating any room or space through which moisture could pass.

Having thus described the invention What "is claimed as new, is

A shingle comprising a body, a pair of rectangular spacing lugs integrally formed upon the two side edges of said body, said lugs formed evenly upon the side edges so that the lugs upon one side will be in alinement with the lugs upon the opposite side,

said lugs adapted to space the shingles apart so as to allow ventilation whereby moisture therebetween will quickly dry, said lugs also adapted to abut for alining the shingles, the lower lugs adapted to prevent a greater portion of the weather from beating under the shingles therebyT preventing the shingles from warping and rottening due to excessive moisture along the side edges thereof.

lin testimony whereof li hereunto aliix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

REENHOLD B. MARSCHKE. Witnesses:

STELLA NASH, N. L. MCGUIRE. 

